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Amy Coney Barrett and the “Woman Question”  

The example of Barrett, as a stereotype-defying conservative, Catholic, professionally successful mother of seven can help illuminate a better understanding of the role of women in America

Eight Score and Two Years Ago: Lessons from Abraham Lincoln amid Political Polarization

It’s no secret that America in 2025 is highly polarized. And yet, we were once even more so, and through shared points of reference like the King James Bible and the Declaration of Independence, America was able to unify

The Realist Case for Working with al-Sharaa’s Syria

Despite his past crimes, the rise of Ahmad al-Sharaa in Syria presents the best opportunity in decades to build a Western-aligned, anti-Iran coalition in the Middle East

Forgetting the Lessons of the Greatest Generation

This Veteran’s Day, it is more important than ever that we remember not only the sacrifices of our forebears, but also the American-led world order they constructed to keep their descendants safe and prosperous

Victory, Defeat, and God’s Providence in Gaza

International politics remains a contest of power—but power isn’t the last word.

Even When We Compete, We Win Together: How Toronto and Los Angeles Are Strengthening Safety Through Partnership

The Dodgers may have won the 2025 World Series, but cooperation between American and Canadian police during the series reflects the uniquely powerful way that sports can bridge diplomatic divides

AI, Human Uniqueness, and Public Policy: Why “Image of God” Still Matters in a Secular Age

As AI grows more ubiquitous, lawmakers should look to the doctrine of “imago dei” to keep public policy moored to the needs of human beings as reflections of divinity

Spheres of Influence in the 21st Century: Outdated or Needed?

For nearly a century, from the Concert of Europe in 1815 until 1914, a balance of power was struck among the great powers of Europe via the recognition of spheres of influence. Could a similar approach be the key to peace in the 21st century?

Indonesia and the War of Ideas against Radical Islamism

Indonesia, with a majority Muslim population of 280 million, is well-positioned to steer the Islamic world in a direction that is less radical and more friendly to human rights and democracy